Are your tomato vines outgrowing their trellis? Do you long for a homegrown tomato but only have a small balcony garden? Maybe it’s time to try a dwarf tomato! Dwarf tomatoes grow to be less than 1.5m (5 feet) high, and many of them mature…
Calendula (Calendula officinalis) has quickly become one of my absolute garden favorites—bright, cheerful, and surprisingly handy. You might call it “pot marigold,” but trust me, it’s way more than just a cute bloom. With its joyful yellows, blazing oranges, and delicate pink petals, it adds…
Eggplants are the chameleons of the garden, appearing in a surprising array of shapes, sizes, and colors that can impress even experienced gardeners. If you want to add some flair to your plot of tomatoes and peppers, consider growing a variety of eggplants. Think of…
So, growing sweet potatoes is pretty straightforward, right? But knowing the exact time to dig them up? That’s where it can get a bit tricky. As late summer heat starts cranking up, a few garden champs like okra and lima beans keep us busy. They’re…
Have you ever encountered a plant that smells exactly like your favorite childhood fizzy drink? The Cola plant, formally known as Artemisia abrotanum ‘Cola’, is precisely that. The first time I caught a whiff of the cola plant, I was instantly transported back to my…
Ever feel like you’re racing against time with your garden? Especially when those tomatoes stubbornly refuse to ripen, and frost is just around the corner. Trust me, I totally get it. Watching those green tomatoes cling to the vine as the temperatures start to drop…
It’s July, and you might think it’s too late to plant your veggies, right? Think again! The growing season is still in full swing, and there’s plenty of time to get your garden going. “July? Isn’t it too hot for new plants?” you might ask….
Ever heard of Melissa? No, not your friend from yoga class. I’m talking about Melissa officinalis, the superstar herb better known as lemon balm! This perennial herb, native to the East Mediterranean and West Asia, has been a go-to for centuries, and it’s high time…
Picture this: a young, gardener (that’s me) standing in the middle of a tangled pumpkin patch, vines sprawling in every direction like a green, leafy monster. I thought, “This is just how pumpkins grow, right?” Well, not exactly! Turns out, those wild, unruly vines could…
Whether it’s powdery mildew on your roses or blight on your tomatoes, fungi can be a real headache for gardeners. They spread quickly, ruin the appearance of your plants, and can even kill them if left untreated. Chemical fungicides might seem like an easy fix,…